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The LWV MPLS DEI Committee Wants You to Join!
What does diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) mean to LWVMpls members? How do we learn, change and practice this principle? The DEI Policy applies to all levels of LWV. Diversity, equity and…
Read MoreNorth Community High Student Blog: What we learned from the election
“Vote, Vote, Vote! Because your voice matters!” — Jani Jackson North Community High students sponsored their own forum for the candidates for Ward 5’s city council seat and for mayor.…
Read MoreThe LWV MPLS Supports the Government Structure Amendment
There is much interest and discussion regarding the Charter Amendments that will appear on the ballot of the Nov. Mpls city election. League of Women Voters Minneapolis wishes to be…
Read MoreJUST PUBLISHED! Reimagining Public Safety Study
Public safety is a critical issue to Minneapolis residents. And in the November elections, public safety will be a ballot issue as we make decisions on amendments and candidates who will shape this evolving landscape. We have created a study that provides history, context, insight into reform activity needed and currently underway, an overview of the roles and players in the public safety landscape, and tips for your personal engagement.
Read More“People Powered Fair Maps” Action Day is tomorrow.
Watch this short video to help understand how redistricting undermines the democratic process Redistricting is an important issue, it has long-term consequences for our democracy. LWVMpls believes that “we must…
Read MoreHow you can help people in Brooklyn Center right now
Here is a list on how you can help in the aftermath of Daunte Wright’s killing
Read MoreIn response to the fatal police shooting of Daunte Wright
The League of Women Voters Minneapolis mourns the tragic loss of Daunte Wright. Our condolences go out to Wright’s family, as we stand with the community in Brooklyn Center and…
Read MoreLWVMpls Statement Regarding the Proposed Government Structure Changes to the Minneapolis City Charter
GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE PROPOSAL LIMS File No. CH2020-00023 March 25, 2021 Delivered by the President of the League of Women Voters Minneapolis, Colleen Moriarity Hello, my name is Colleen Moriarty…
Read MoreAction Alert: Tell your Senators to support “For the People Act”
Tell your senators to support the For the People Act (H.R. 1), a piece of legislation with the most expansive democracy reform agenda we have seen since the Voting Rights Act.
Read MorePolicing Issues — Reform, dismantle, defund? September 2020 Discussion Topic
There are We The People programs on policing available for members to watch. In the program featuring Nekima Levy-Armstrong, she references 4 reports/articles that can be used to further discussion. Prepare Watch…
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